Robert Smith, III Cincinnati, Ohio Obituary

Robert Smith, III

<p>On May 23, 2023 the world changed for Robert Smith, III’s family and friends. &nbsp;Bobby, left his earthly body surrounded by his devoted wife, parents, and other loved ones. Bobby was a special gift from God and lived his life like the special blessing he was created to be. </p><p>Bobby was the firstborn child of Robert Smith, Jr. and Gayle Walker Smith. He was born in the Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati on December 3, 1970. Even as a young boy, Bobby enchanted those around him with his vivid humor, gregarious laugh, and ability to bring calm to any situation. Bobby embodied what it meant to be a faithful husband, consummate big brother, devoted father, hilarious friend, considerate son, loving relative, perpetual believer and fierce fighter. Not &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;even cancer could conquer his personality. He was larger than life to us. </p><p>Bobby loved to eat, workout, be with his family and friends as much as he loved driving. He was a human GPS and could give vivid directions to literally anywhere.&nbsp; Bobby was always full of life whether he was in school, the Marine Corps, at work or traveling with his beloved wife of more than 20 years, Shree Kinard Smith. </p><p>Bobby was preceded in death by his mother, Gayle Walker Smith; brother, Antonio Maurice Smith; grandmother, Ozella Smith; grandfather, Robert Smith, Sr., uncle, Willie Lee “Jimbo” Smith and countless others. He leaves to celebrate his life: his loving wife, Mrs. Shree Kinard Smith; three children—Dashon Smith, Taionna Smith and&nbsp;Kochandra Bailey; one grandson, Kendric Garnell Ivory, Jr.; parents,&nbsp;Robert Smith, Jr., Wanda Taylor-Smith, Billy Kinard and Evelyn Kinard; one brother, Marcus (Tina) Smith; three sisters, Tamara (Derrick) Cumberlander, Rhonda (Harold) Boyd and Lawren (Sam) Nunn; and a&nbsp;&nbsp;host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. </p>
December 3, 1970 - May 23, 202312/03/197005/23/2023
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Brian Hawkins
June 8, 2023
Happy to have known through my time at Southeastern. Thanks for serving our country. RIP, Brian Hawkins
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The Cumberlanders
June 6, 2023
Shree, we love you and are here for you. We offer our deepest condolences and pray everyday that God gives you strength, endurance and peace during this time.

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(Derrick, Tamara, Dee and Bry)
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Tamara
June 6, 2023
My dear sweet brother, I still can't believe you're gone. There just aren't words for who you have been to me and our family. You've been the best big brother I could've asked for and I thank God for allowing me to share the most memorable and funniest moments of my life... Continue Reading
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Donald William Johnson
June 3, 2023
Hands In Prayer was posted for Robert Smith, III.
Hands In Prayer was posted for Robert Smith, III.
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Donald William Johnson
June 3, 2023
Dr. Robert and Dr. Wanda and Family: My Brother may the sweet spray of Heaven's orange juice be ever upon your face as you revisit "The Oasis of God: From Mourning to Morning." Dr. Donald William and Rhonda Johnson Family
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Kay
June 2, 2023
Shree and family, we love you all so much and share in the sorrow of this tremendous loss. It’s hard to accept because we’ve watched Bobby fight like a heavy weight champ for so long, and we are devastated that his journey has come to an end. God must have needed a man w... Continue Reading
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Dex
June 2, 2023
To my friend, my brother from another you will be truly missed you fought a great fight until the end. I know we will see each other again we always had the same thoughts and vibes CUZ!!
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CFS Store
June 2, 2023
My condolences goes out to the family as he will truly be missed. He had such charisma, laughter and lots of love just such a good person. I will keep you all in my prayers.
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June 2, 2023
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Albert Jr Mclendon
June 2, 2023
Rest in peace cuz
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